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Never thought I'd ever visit the NASCAR Hall Of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina, since I'm not a big NASCAR or racecar fan, but since I'm here, I heard it was a must-see place. I'm super glad that I made the stop here, because it was super cool, informative, and interactive! When you first step into the HOF, you'll be amazed at the giant spectacle that's laid out in front of you, with lines of classic race cars adorning the show room, ranging from the 1930s up to the 200s. Each car shown has a history of achievement and victory. Also included were racecar wrecks from which the drivers miraculously walked away from. Each wreck is shown through a video of how the accident happened during the race. Also in the show room, is a giant video screen, depicting numerous car crashes over NASCAR's illustrious history, giving you a sense of how Fast & Furious the sport truly is. Upstairs, the HOF has a whole floor dedicated to showing people how each racecar is inspected, taken apart, and how the pit crew works. I even had a chance to play as a pit crew member and went through timed trials to see how fast I could (1) jack the car, (2) switch a tire, and (3) fill the gas - my fastest time was 28 seconds, which pales in comparison with the professional spee of 12-14 seconds!!! I even got to try a racecar simulation inside a racecar, of which I was speeding and crashing left and right! I have a lot to learn before I become a racecar driver! The HOF also features many facts and videos of many famous NASCAR drivers, like Dale Earndhart, Jeff Gordon, Junior Johnson, and of course, how NASCAR started through bootlegging moonshine and people's need for speed. If you're in NC, and even if you're not a NASCAR fan, I highly recommend you to visit the NASCAR Hall Of Fame - you'll learn a lot, and get thrilled by speed, speed, speed1
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